Paleo Diet, Everything You Need To Know About Paleo

The Paleo way of life

Regardless of whether your goal is to bulk up or cut down, you’ve likely done your research and realized that diet is one of the main components in achieving the physique you want.

One diet that has been in the limelight lately is the paleo diet, either in a book or a magazine no doubt your aware of the diet.

But what dies the paleo diet consist of? Will I see results from switching to Paleo? Ask no more, Breeze Fitness will provide you with everything you need to know about the paleo way of life.

The Paleo Diet

The paleo diet otherwise known as the Paleolithic diet is a fancy name that takes us back to the ancient times where cavemen’s lived.

Since our ancestor’s years many things have changed – cooking processes, modern technology, diet trends. The list goes on… Even a simple trip to the supermarket we are greeted with rows and rows of processed foods to choose from.

Our ancestor’s won’t be happy!

The problem is that with these changed occurring our diets have simply downgraded. The nutrient content of our food have moved further and further away from nature.

That’s where the paleo diet comes in. The paleo diet will see you ditch the processed crap you find in the supermarkets and focus on foods simply put - come straight from the ground and that come from animals. Simple!

Pro’s with the paleo diet

Controlled blood sugar levels

Fat loss & increased muscle size

Increased energy

Lower sodium levels

Higher fiber levels

Con’s with the paleo diet

Limited availability

May get bored

Going Paleo

Core Foods

These are core foods that will be your main food choices when choosing to go paleo:

Protein

Vegetables

Oil & Fat

Herbs & Spices

Tuna

Asparagus

Coconut Oil

Basil

Salmon

Beetroot

Olive Oil

Chives

Tilapia

Bell/Sweet Peppers

Acacados

Cinnamon

Chicken Breast

Broccoli

Flax Oil

Coriander

Turkey

Brussel Sprouts

Fish Oils

Garlic

Duck

Cabbage

Almonds

Lemongrass

Beef

Carrots

Brazil Nuts

Mint

Pork

Cauliflower

Cashews

Mustard

Celery

Hazelnuts

Pepper

Cucumber

Pumpkin Seeds

Thyme

Kale

Sesame Seeds

Lettuce

Sunflower Seeds

Onions

Spinach

Tomatoes

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates whilst on the paleo diet are often overlooked. But you need carbs for energy right? So why do people often assume that by consuming carbs you will get fat?